Legal Profession 0.0 / 5 ? LawThe Legal professionThe English Legal System (G151)ASOCR Created by: lucybirchxCreated on: 15-05-17 19:30 How many solicitors are there in the UK? 160'000 1 of 27 Where do solicitors work? In Firms 2 of 27 Who are solicitors governed by? The Law Society 3 of 27 What act allows solicitors to work in alternative business structures? Legal Services Act 2007 4 of 27 Part of a solicitors job is to give advice on cases. How long do clients get for free? 30 minutes 5 of 27 What is the highest court a solicitor can appear in without a right to audience? Magistrates 6 of 27 What does LPC stand for? Legal Practice Course 7 of 27 What does GDL stand for? Graduate Diploma in Law 8 of 27 What does CPE stand for? Common professional exam 9 of 27 Which is the correct route for a non-law degree for solicitors? Degree in non-law topic, GDL/CPE, LPC, training contract, professional training course then admission to the roll 10 of 27 How much does a degree cost for 3 years? £27-27.75k 11 of 27 How long and much is a LPC? 1 year, £10-15k 12 of 27 How long is a training contract and how many departments within a firm do you work in? 2 years, 6 months in 4 departments 13 of 27 How long is the work experience for the ILEX route? 2 years 14 of 27 How long does a DPL/CPE last? 1 year 15 of 27 What must you complete to become a barrister without a law degree that you otherwise wouldn't have to complete? GDL/CPE 16 of 27 How many barristers are there in the UK? 12'000 17 of 27 Where do barristers work if they are not self-employed? Chambers 18 of 27 Who are barristers governed by? The Bar Council 19 of 27 Who regulates barristers? The Bar Standards Board 20 of 27 What is the cab rank rule? Barristers must take on cases given to them by a clerk unless preoccupied 21 of 27 What do clerks do for barristers? organise cases and clients 22 of 27 What kind of issues can firms/chambers deal with? What are there powers? Small issues and can fire or refund the client 23 of 27 What act allows for the disciplinary actions towards solicitors? S.47 Solicitor Act 1974 24 of 27 What kinds of complaints does the Solicitor Regulation Authoirty/Bar Standards Board deal with and what actions can they do? Serious misconduct, and can fine, reprimand, suspend/strike off, and close down firms 25 of 27 Both solicitors and Barristers can be sued for negligence but why cant barristers be sued for breach of contract? Because they do not sign a formal contract 26 of 27 A Legal Ombudsman can impose all the other actions but can also order compensation. What is the maximum amount? £30'000 27 of 27
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